MS non-Thesis graduation procedures, WE

Note that all date references below assume that the student wishes to attend Commencement in the semester for which s/he applies to graduate. Details about End-of-Semester (i.e., after Commencement) deadlines are provided at the bottom of this page.

Registration

First, please remember to register for at least the minimum number of required credit hours in the semester in which you wish to graduate:

  • If you are self-funded, at least 3 credit hours (also applies to company/government-funded students--confirm minimum hours with funding source).
  • If funded by a GRA or Fellow position (this would include making use of a Summer Term Fee Authorization)--see enrollment instructions found on Carmen.osu.edu under the "MSE Graduate Students" site.
  • International students: be sure to register for the minimum number of credits required for your visa type and funding source (you may wish to confirm with OIA).

Applying to graduate

Complete the Application to Graduate request form
WE students must complete this form to receive an Application to Graduate. Upon submission of this form, the MSE / WE Graduate Studies Coordinator will review the student's academic status. A Student Status Summary and further instructions will be e-mailed to the student.

Please download the Application to Graduate form referred to in the Student Status Summary, obtain the necessary signatures, and submit the Application to Graduate to the Graduate School (247 University Hall) by the third Friday of the planned semester of graduation.

MS based upon completion of the Candidacy Exam

There are no forms for you to submit other than the Application to Graduate form, which must be submitted by the third Friday of the semester in which you wish to graduate. However, you must be registered for the proper number of credit hours for your status (see "Registration" above).

Your submission of the Application to Graduate form to the Graduate School--as well as the results indicated on your Candidacy Exam Report form--placed you on the list of MS degree recipients for Commencement. The only fees involved with the MS non-thesis degree are for gown rental/purchase and hood purchase (prices available through the Graduate School, 292-6031).

MS non-thesis as a final degree

Instructions for the MS Non-Thesis examination and degree will be provided with the Student Summary upon completion of the form at the link above.

 

 

Questions?

Please e-mail the MSE-WE Graduate Studies Coordinator, go to 143 Fontana Lab, or call (614) 292-7280 with any questions.

You may also wish to contact the Graduation Services Office in the Graduate School, 247 University Hall, at 292-6031.